Protests Spark Gun Debate in Lansing. But Whose Job Is It to Change Policy?
Scott Browerman was one of two hundred protesters outside the empty Capitol building last week, standing in the rain. He came...
Concerned About Returning to Work? You’ve Got Limited Options
Parts of Michigan are starting to see stores reopen — putting workers concerned about staying healthy in a tough position....
Midland Flooding: What Went Wrong
Catastrophic flooding has forced thousands to evacuate their homes in Mid-Michigan. “Many, many neighborhoods under water, many, many businesses destroyed."...
How to Support Everyone’s Mental Health Needs During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has proven to have profound impacts on the mental health of communities across the world. "The problem...
This Detroit Print Shop’s Story Shows How Black Businesses Rely on Each Other
Elizabeth Mays is a third generation legacy business owner and CEO of MAYS Multimedia, a printer for obituaries and memorial programs. She...
Aging Dam Infrastructure Is A Billion-Dollar Problem
The dam failures that have inundated Midland and surrounding communities with water are the latest example in a growing problem...
COVID-19 Adds Anxiety, Fear For HIV-Positive Patients
The COVID-19 pandemic has added a layer of fear for those managing pre-existing conditions in Michigan. "If you look at the...
Michigan Gardening Stores Open For Business, But With Added Precautions
Nurseries and garden stores are on a short-list of businesses currently allowed to operate in the state. As more and...
Michigan Sec. of State to Mail Absentee Ballot Applications Ahead of Fall Elections
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Tuesday that absentee ballot applications will be mailed to all 7.7 million registered voters in...
Pandemic Worsens Detroit’s Housing Crisis, Affecting Tenants and Landlords
Detroit was already facing a housing crisis prior to the coronavirus pandemic, which has only compounded underlying housing issues. "We're...
BridgeDetroit, Local News Startup, Wants You to Set the Agenda
A new Detroit-based journalism project launched this week with the aim of giving Detroiters more power over their news coverage....
Federal Appeals Court Vacates “Right to Literacy” Ruling
A federal court that asserted students in Detroit have a right to a basic education has reversed that decision. The...